Side-by-side city decision # Cali vs Iloilo City. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link CaliColombia1/6 VS Iloilo CityPhilippines3/6 $895Cali monthly budget $675Iloilo City monthly budget 180 MbpsCali internet 85 MbpsIloilo City internet Decision summary Iloilo City Iloilo City leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Iloilo City Speed Fastest internet Cali Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Iloilo City Air Cleanest air Iloilo City Walk Most walkable Tie Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Cali](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/colombia/cali.md) Colombia 1/6 Budget$895 Internet180 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines 3/6 Budget$675 Internet85 Mbps Vibe7/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricCaliIloilo City Total estimated budget $895 $675 1-bed center rent $450 $300 Coworking desk $130 $110 Local meal $4.5 $2.7 Cappuccino $2.1 $2.5 Gym membership $35 $32 Transport budget $45 $45 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricCaliIloilo City Internet speed 180 Mbps 85 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricCaliIloilo City Safety index 38/100 68/100 Air quality 68/100 73/100 Walkability 6/10 6/10 Female safety 5/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 6/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricCaliIloilo City Healthcare quality Good Good English proficiency Basic Excellent Climate type Tropical savanna Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Jun - Sep Dec - Apr Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Cali](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/colombia/cali.md) Colombia → ### Strengths * Affordable rents and everyday expenses compared with Medellin or Bogota * Warm weather year-round with nearby mountains and nature * Excellent salsa culture, nightlife, and local food * Fast fiber internet is widely available in central neighborhoods * Strong private healthcare at comparatively reasonable prices * Less saturated with digital nomads than Medellin ### Trade-offs * Petty theft and street crime require consistent caution * English is limited outside hotels, upscale venues, and expat circles * Traffic can be intense and public transport is not ideal for every route * Humidity, heat, and heavy rain can be tiring * Neighborhood quality and safety vary sharply block by block * Air connections usually require using the airport outside the city ### Common visa routes * Visa-free visitor stay: typically 90 days, extendable up to 180 days in a calendar year * Colombia Digital Nomad Visa: remote-work residence option for qualifying applicants * Migrant Visa through employment, investment, family, or other qualifying categories [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Low everyday costs compared with Manila and Cebu * Friendly English-speaking local population * Strong food culture and excellent seafood * Generally relaxed pace with less traffic than major Philippine cities * Good hospitals, malls, and practical city services * Access to Guimaras beaches and regional nature trips ### Trade-offs * No dedicated Philippine digital-nomad visa * Heavy rain, humidity, and occasional storm disruptions * Internet quality varies significantly by building and neighborhood * Limited coworking and international networking scene * Walkability is uneven outside central districts * Tap water is not considered safe for drinking ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry, typically 30 days for many nationalities * Tourist visa extension through Philippine immigration offices * Special Resident Retiree's Visa for qualifying long-stay residents Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.